There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Glenwood Springs by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane DCA - ASE
- Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to 8th St + Pitkin Avebus
7h 2m$203–892Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Glenwood Springs Stationtrain California Zephyr
44h 24m$1,076–1,753Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
44h 50m$331–492Drive 1,798.4 mi
- Drive from Washington to Glenwood Springscar 1,798.4 mi
29h 57m$329–475
Washington to Glenwood Springs by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Glenwood Springs is to bus which costs $330 - $500 and takes 44h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Glenwood Springs is to fly and bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $200 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Glenwood Springs. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at W 6th St via Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Gate B19 and West Glenwood Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Glenwood Springs station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Glenwood Springs Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 24m.
The distance between Washington and Glenwood Springs is 1643 miles. The road distance is 1808.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Glenwood Springs without a car is to train which takes 44h 24m and costs $1,000 - $1,800.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Washington to Glenwood Springs, including transfers.
Washington to Glenwood Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Glenwood Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Glenwood Springs is to train which takes 44h 24m and costs $1,000 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $500 and takes 44h 50m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Glenwood Springs, CO, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Glenwood Springs Station via Chicago Union Station in around 44h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to W 6th St via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 44h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $420–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Glenwood Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- feedback@rfta.com
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from AABC Airport DV to 8th St + Pitkin Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–270
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- Bustang
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Washington to Glenwood Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Glenwood Springs is 2h behind Washington. It is currently 07:14 in Washington and 05:14 in Glenwood Springs.
Washington to Glenwood Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Glenwood Springs is 1809 miles. It takes approximately 29h 57m to drive from Washington to Glenwood Springs.
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